Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms produced locally heavy rainfall and large hail across portions of the Trans Pecos and the southern Permian Basin regions of west Texas. Hail up to the size of quarters was reported with the strongest storms in Pecos and Brewster Counties. Severe thunderstorm winds resulted in minor damage in Reeves County. The most significant flooding occurred in Upton County, where high water threatened several residences in Rankin.

Flash Flood in BREWSTER, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-05 20:11:00 to 27-MAY-05 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: MARATHON
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Very heavy rainfall associated with the severe storm over Marathon resulted in street flooding of many city streets. Motorists traveling along U.S. Highway 385 between Fort Stockton and Marathon reported intermittent flash flooding along that route in northern Brewster County. The Texas Department of Transportation was dispatched to barricade portions of the highway.

Thunderstorm Wind in REEVES, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-05 17:30:00 to 27-MAY-05 17:30:00 (CST)
Location: PECOS
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A delayed report (received in August) indicated that severe thunderstorm winds struck Pecos during the early evening of the 27th. Large trees and fences were reported to have been blown down by the winds, and a few structures sustained minor roof damage. At least one vehicle was severely damaged when it was struck by flying debris. The time of the event is estimated.

Flash Flood in TERRELL, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-05 22:00:00 to 28-MAY-05 01:00:00 (CST)
Location: DRYDEN
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Local residents reported debris from overnight flash flooding covering portions of Farm to Market Road 2400 in northern Terrell County. Large amounts of caliche, rocks, dirt, and other debris was deposited across the highway near several low water crossings. The event time is estimated based on radar.

Flash Flood in PECOS, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-05 21:11:00 to 27-MAY-05 23:30:00 (CST)
Location: IRAAN
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Local officials reported that heavy rainfall resulted in flash flooding in Iraan. Numerous city streets were reported to be inundated with flowing flood waters. No damage was reported.

Flash Flood in UPTON, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-05 19:44:00 to 27-MAY-05 21:30:00 (CST)
Location: RANKIN
Property damage: 50K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law enforcement officials reported flash flooding along State Highway 349 north of Rankin. Flowing flood waters inundated the highway seven miles north of the city. By 19:56 CST residents in Rankin reported that heavy rainfall and flash flooding resulted in high water that entered several homes. A National Weather Service Cooperative Observer reported that up to five inches of rain had fallen during the past forty-eight hours.

Flash Flood in PECOS, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-05 17:00:00 to 27-MAY-05 21:30:00 (CST)
Location: FT STOCKTON
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Local officials reported flash flooding across a large part of central Pecos County during the late afternoon and evening hours of the 27th. The initial reports indicated several city streets were inundated with flood waters, including James and Jackson Streets, and the Sanderson Highway. County roads also were reported to be impassable north of the city. By 19:01 CST over six inches of water was reported flowing across U.S. Highway 285 southeast of Fort Stockton. High water additionally was reported flowing over portions of U.S. Highway 385 between Fort Stockton and Marathon.

Flash Flood in UPTON, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-05 22:13:00 to 28-MAY-05 01:00:00 (CST)
Location: MIDKIFF
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

The Texas Department of Transportation closed a stretch of State Highway 349 just south of the Midland and Upton County line, as heavy rainfall and the resulting flash flooding inundated portions of that highway.

Hail in PECOS, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-05 16:50:00 to 27-MAY-05 16:50:00 (CST)
Location: FT STOCKTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

The public reported quarter size hail just north of Fort Stockton.

Hail in BREWSTER, TEXAS
From 27-MAY-05 19:10:00 to 27-MAY-05 19:16:00 (CST)
Location: MARATHON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Quarter size hail was reported in Marathon.